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Carolina's in Drought and Beef Export Values Highest in a Year
The Agribusiness Update
99 of North Carolina's 100 counties and all 46 South Carolina counties are in drought or abnormally dry conditions, and U.S. beef export value topped $900 million in May, the highest since June of last year.
Cherry Crop from WSTFA
Fruit Grower Report
If you love Northwest cherries, this is your time of year, and WSTFA President, Jon DeVaney says cherries are the first fruit off the trees and estimates are calling for nearly 230,000 tons, with terrific quality.
Above Normal Hurricane Season and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
Forecasters at the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are expecting an above-normal hurricane season, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
Cherry Weather Better Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The weather forecast looks, at this point, to be favorable for Northwest cherry growers who’ve hoped to avoid a repeat of last year’s overlap with the California crop.
Cherry Weather Better Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The weather forecast looks, at this point, to be favorable for Northwest cherry growers who’ve hoped to avoid a repeat of last year’s overlap with the California crop.
Cherry Estimates 2024 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Estimates for this year’s cherry crop are out giving reason for cautious optimism as the industry waits to see how the next few weeks play out.
Cherry Estimates 2024 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Estimates for this year’s cherry crop are out giving reason for cautious optimism as the industry waits to see how the next few weeks play out.
Mass on Drought Emergency Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington State Department of Ecology has declared a drought emergency for much of the state, but not everyone is buying the notion, including University of Washington professor Cliff Mass.
Mass on Drought Emergency Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington State Department of Ecology has declared a drought emergency for much of the state, but not everyone is buying the notion, including University of Washington professor Cliff Mass.
Washington Apples 23/24 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With a boost in production for the 2023/24 crop year, Washington apple exports are strong as the new year gets underway.
Washington Apples 23/24 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With a boost in production for the 2023/24 crop year, Washington apple exports are strong as the new year gets underway.
Cherry Glut Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to a longer than normal cherry season in California and a flash bloom in NW cherries, the market couldn’t handle the high volume of cherries available this year.
Cherry Glut Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to a longer than normal cherry season in California and a flash bloom in NW cherries, the market couldn’t handle the high volume of cherries available this year.
Apple Estimate for 2023 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has released the estimate for this year's fresh apple crop.
Apple Estimate for 2023 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has released the estimate for this year's fresh apple crop.
California's Leafy Greens Rebounding and BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Markets and crop harvests for California's lettuce and leafy greens area finally normalizing after rough weather, and Public Lands Council raising concerns over BLM's proposed "Conservation and Landscape Health" rule.
Trade Talks with China and Weekly Drought Monitor
The Agribusiness Update
Recent talks between the U.S. and China could be a sign of things to come, and the Weekly Drought Monitor showed above-normal precipitation and below-normal temperatures resulting in another week of some improvements in the western U.S.
Trade Talks with China and Weekly Drought Monitor
The Agribusiness Update
Recent talks between the U.S. and China could be a sign of things to come, and the Weekly Drought Monitor showed above-normal precipitation and below-normal temperatures resulting in another week of some improvements in the western U.S.
Spring Weather Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. But is it a valid concern? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass gives us his read on the situation.
Spring Weather Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. But is it a valid concern? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass gives us his read on the situation.